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HermanG
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How to find a browser ( for example Chrome ) in Chromecast?

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Cathal_S
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

All Chromecast devices other than the new Chromecast with Google TV can't install apps, they are purely casting devices. The Chromecast with Google TV uses the Android operating system and can have apps installed.

You can cast a browser from an Android mobile device or PC chrome browser to a 3rd Gen Chromecast, see instructions linked below.

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6059461 

 

Regards,
Cathal

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Cathal_S
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Yes you can cast from the Google Chrome browser....

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3228332 

 

Regards,
Cathal

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Cathal_S
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

Hi HermanG,

Navigate to the 'Apps' section on the top menu bar and the look in the 'Tools' section of app categories. Or search for "web browser" using the 'apps and games' search bar in the 'Apps' section.

Chrome browser is not currently available but other browsers are, I have 'Odin Browser' installed myself.

 

 

Regards,
Cathal

JenniferV
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,

 

Thanks for the help, Cathal_S.

 

HermanG, we hope that helps. Feel free to reply to this thread if you still need assistance.

 

Thanks,

Jennifer

HermanG
Community Member

Sorry, I know I'm dumb, but where is the "top menu bar"? In my phone? In "Google Home" app? On the TV screen? I can't find it anywhere...

JenniferV
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi HermanG,

 

You can find it on the TV screen. You may use the remote's directional pad to navigate it.

 

Thanks,

Jennifer

So I have to buy the Chromecast Voice Remote?

Cathal_S
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

Hi again,

In your first post you used the 'label' saying that you own a Chromecast with Google TV..

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This device is sold with a voice remote.

Screenshot_20220531-121435.png

Is this the Chromecast device that you own?

 

Regards,
Cathal

HermanG
Community Member

I've bought the device without remote. I will send a picture (photo) of the packaging box in about 6 hours.

HermanG
Community Member

I've bought Chromecast 3.0. Remote has Chromecast 4.0. What should I do?

Cathal_S
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

Only the latest Chromecast with Google TV can be used with the voice remote (that is sold together). All other Chromecast models don't use remotes, they are operated by a mobile device or computer and you cast the content to the Chromecast.

Have a look at the link below for information about the different models...

https://chromecastappstips.com/types-of-chromecast/ 

 

Regards,
Cathal

HermanG
Community Member

It means that it's impossible to have browser in Chromecast 3.0 (only in smartphone)?

Cathal_S
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

All Chromecast devices other than the new Chromecast with Google TV can't install apps, they are purely casting devices. The Chromecast with Google TV uses the Android operating system and can have apps installed.

You can cast a browser from an Android mobile device or PC chrome browser to a 3rd Gen Chromecast, see instructions linked below.

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6059461 

 

Regards,
Cathal

HermanG
Community Member

I have Windows on my computer (no Android). Can I still cast a browser from my PC?

Cathal_S
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

Yes you can cast from the Google Chrome browser....

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3228332 

 

Regards,
Cathal

HermanG
Community Member

Managed to! 🙂
Thank you very much, Cathal. Thanks, Jennifer.  

JenniferV
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi HermanG,

 

Not a problem at all and glad to hear that you're able to get this working. In the meantime, do you still have other questions and concerns?

 

Thanks for the help here, Cathal_S. I appreciate it!

 

Best,

Jennifer

~~ In the meantime, do you still

~~ have other questions and

 ~~ concerns?

Unfortunately, I have one more problem. On the laptop I run VOD from www.cda.pl, but when I connect my laptop to the TV, only the word "cda.pl" appears on the TV screen on a red background. The film is not transmitted - neither video nor audio. But I guess that's a site problem.

JenniferV
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi there,

 

Thanks for getting back to us. Is this only happening when casting from Chrome browser through this specific website? If yes, please try to reach out to the app developer for further help.

 

Thanks,

Jennifer

Thank you very much for your answer, Jennifer.

JenniferV
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi HermanG,

 

You're welcome. Do you still have other questions and concerns?

 

Thanks,

Jennifer

No, it's all for today.   🙂

Thanks, Jennifer.

Jeran
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey there!

It looks like HermanG has received the help they needed, so I'm locking the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.

Thank you for your help, Jennifer and Cathal!

Best regards,
Jeran